Deunta Binion
Birmingham,AL
Summary
I am a versatile clinical research professional who is knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical and translational research projects in multiple laboratory settings and environments. I have 2 years of experience in the research setting. Within these two years, I gained experience in the specific area of microbiology. The organisms I primarily deal with are yeast and mold related. I have preformed multiple assays, and also assisted in the validation of some of these assays that have been used clinically. I also have gained other certifications that has increased my knowledge and performance as a researcher.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher I
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
2022.11 - Current
- Preform yeast and mold AST’s that test for drug susceptibility in order to accurately provide medical personnel with information, so proper amount of medications can be prescribed using the MIC values from the AST results. Run PCR on multiple viruses to provide accurate diagnoses for patients in the clinical setting. Some of these viruses include, Mucor, MPox, and the COVID-19 virus. Lastly, do general maintenance around the lab. Some of these task include, maintaining accurate documentation and filing of the paperwork for these test. Maintaining the instrumentation that’s used for doing all of the testing. Marinating temperature logs and proper storage of the specimens that were receive from multiple departments throughout the hospital.
Lab Technician
UAB Medicine
2021.09 - 2022.11
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Store Associate / Shift Lead
General Nutrition Center
2018.05 - 2021.03
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences, and ensure customers purchased best suited products.
- Spoke to customers in native language to increase loyalty and establish relationships to ensure customers returned.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Employed strategic tactics such as cross-selling and upselling to drive sales.
- Ensured store remained in the top 3 percentile of the district throughout the duration of employment at GNC.
Solider / Generator Equipment Repairer
U.S. Army
2012.11 - 2016.12
- Repaired and maintained power system mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Adhered to generator reset procedures established by Department of Defense.
- Saved 1st Armored Division over 250,000 dollars every fiscal year by implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- When put into a leadership role, soldiers under my supervision were highly efficient at their job responsibilities and duties, and always exhibited the max amount of readiness.
Mental Health Associate
Alabama Clinical Schools
2011.03 - 2011.09
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored 15-25 patients during a typical shift.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics/Genome Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2023
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Word Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Specimen Processing
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Validation in Clinical Assays
- Specimen Preparation
- Assay Preparation
- Research Planning and Design
- Clinical Assays
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Methodology Selection
Certification
SHARP/Sexual Harassment Training - 2014 CPR Cert
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Timeline
Researcher I
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
2022.11 - Current
Lab Technician
UAB Medicine
2021.09 - 2022.11
Store Associate / Shift Lead
General Nutrition Center
2018.05 - 2021.03
Solider / Generator Equipment Repairer
U.S. Army
2012.11 - 2016.12
Mental Health Associate
Alabama Clinical Schools
2011.03 - 2011.09
Bachelor of Science - Genetics/Genome Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Lawson State Community College
SHARP/Sexual Harassment Training - 2014 CPR Cert
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
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